Ransomware incidents doubled year-over-year in July 2026 as GenAI data exposure fuels attacks worldwide
2026-08-13 | ESP | incident | economic, rights
Our take
Ransomware doubled year over year in July. Analysts point to staff pasting confidential data into chatbots as one of the leakier vectors.
The facts
In July 2026, organizations worldwide faced a sharp rise in cyber attacks, with ransomware incidents doubling year-over-year. The widespread adoption of generative AI tools has increased the risk of sensitive data exposure, contributing to operational and financial harm across multiple regions, including Spain, the UK, and Africa.